NORTH PERTH – The Perth County OPP has charged North Perth residents after police responded to a disturbance.
On Aug. 7 just before 10 p.m., officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the Municipality of North Perth. It was determined that one person involved in the disturbance had assaulted the other. The victim was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.
During the investigation, it was also disclosed that on Aug. 4, 2022, there was a domestic disturbance, and a second person was arrested and charged.
As a result, a 30-year-old male resident of North Perth has been arrested and charged with: Assault – spousal (two counts), fail to comply with probation order, mischief – spousal, uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, and assault with a weapon – spousal. The male was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Another 30-year-old female resident of North Perth has been arrested and charged with assault – spousal. The female was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.
Victims of sexual assault/domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, are in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.
If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
